Re: possible diagnosis

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What I have done is: I blend garlic with rum or any kind of alcohol so it will keep and I take one spoon fool with tomatoe juice every morning and it has help a lot Good Luck

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http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,469|Relafen,00.html

This link gives you more information about

Relafen. It is an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) that helps

the symptoms of RA or related problems but does not slow or stop the joint

damage. If you have RA or a related disease you need a DMARD

(Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug) and the most common first one is

Methotrexate but sometimes a doctor will use something else like Plaquenil or

Sulfasalazine. The blood work can neither prove nor disprove RA but it is

useful as a diagnostic and to rule out other possible causes. I am not

familiar with osteonecrosis but it does sound like you are doing the right

things to check on it.

With respect to the warning labels that

come with medicines I want to point out that they are written by lawyers to

guard against law suits instead of being written by doctors to inform

patients. The warning labels do indeed list possible side effects without

regard to how well-established the side effects are. Most side effects

are unlikely and reverse when the medication is stopped. I use prudence

with any medication but don’t usually let fear of side effects stop me

from taking them. However, each of us has to decide for ourselves what

will work for them. God bless.

From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of robamay1124

Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 5:30

AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject:

possible diagnosis

Good Morning Everyone,

My name is Rob. I am 34 years old and I saw a Rheumatologist this past

week. She did a clinical exam, x-rays and blood work. The doc did

x-rays on my pelvis and my feet. The pelvis because I have been

diagnosed in the past with osteonecrosis(ON) in both hips. I made an

appointment with this doc after I found some information stating that

RA could be a cause for ON.

The doc stated that the x-rays of the pelvis showed sacroilitiis and

the x-rays of the feet showed some mild to moderate arthritis. Upon

examination, she also found nodules on my feet. Because I often have

pain in several joints, she also made a diagnosis of polyarthalgia.

She also stated that the blood work would be back sometime in the

middle of this week. She stated that she couldn't say for certain, but

she is leaning towards a diagnosis of RA, but wanted to wait for the

blood work.

She went ahead and gave me a perscription of Relafen. I have concerns

about taking these types of medication because of the heart attack and

stroke warnings. I am afraid I have no choice. The pain seems to get

worse with each passing day.

I am writing this today because I would like some advice. Based upon

the experiences of the members of this group, what are some of my

options? I guess a better way of asking it is, what are some things I

need to be aware of, things to look out for, and things that I should

be asking my doc when I see her again in 2 months?

Thanks for listening and thanks in advance for the support.

Rob

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Check out this link for some relavent information on RA. http://www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/osteoporosis_ra.htm Grab yourself a Biologic first off, some Actonel and a good multi vitamin with calcium, folic acid and biotin. I dont think the RD will prescribe prednisone because of the damage it does to the hip bones (new research shows) but a biologic would start working straight away. They have injectibles, infusion drugs, and something should work. Try and rely on Ibuprofen rather than an opiate as the create a cycle of break through pain, ( the more you take, the more you need) and also research the benefits of cyclosporine to help your symptoms as well as joint protection. Glucosamine and chondritin with collagen and or hyluran can also be of benefit to you. If you smoke, try to stop. Get a foam 2 inch mattress pad for your bed and a nice firm mattress underneath. If you do get a positive diagnosis, which having nodules, is more than likely, be sure to visit www.arthritisfoundation.org for support groups in your area. They really really do help you. Think about getting into a warm pool for PT as well. Be sure to consult with your doctor. Good luck, Deborah

On 7/10/06, robamay1124 <ramay71@...> wrote:

Good Morning Everyone,My name is Rob. I am 34 years old and I saw a Rheumatologist this pastweek. She did a clinical exam, x-rays and blood work. The doc didx-rays on my pelvis and my feet. The pelvis because I have been

diagnosed in the past with osteonecrosis(ON) in both hips. I made anappointment with this doc after I found some information stating thatRA could be a cause for ON.The doc stated that the x-rays of the pelvis showed sacroilitiis and

the x-rays of the feet showed some mild to moderate arthritis. Uponexamination, she also found nodules on my feet. Because I often havepain in several joints, she also made a diagnosis of polyarthalgia.She also stated that the blood work would be back sometime in the

middle of this week. She stated that she couldn't say for certain, butshe is leaning towards a diagnosis of RA, but wanted to wait for theblood work.She went ahead and gave me a perscription of Relafen. I have concerns

about taking these types of medication because of the heart attack andstroke warnings. I am afraid I have no choice. The pain seems to getworse with each passing day.I am writing this today because I would like some advice. Based upon

the experiences of the members of this group, what are some of myoptions? I guess a better way of asking it is, what are some things Ineed to be aware of, things to look out for, and things that I shouldbe asking my doc when I see her again in 2 months?

Thanks for listening and thanks in advance for the support.Rob